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as in educating
to provide (someone) with moral or spiritual understanding
a favorite line of an Eastern Church hymn reads, "through fast-closed doors Thou camest Thy Disciples to illume"
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as in illumining
to supply with light
during the vigil service the church's Gothic interior was illumed by the light of hundreds of tapers
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Rebecca Gibbs, a Dallas resident and leading member of the alliance, said the group has focused on educating residents and asking them to write letters to Oncor, the PUCT, and officials.—
Lana Ferguson,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Feb. 2026 -
Marrujo is now choosing to honor his son by educating parents of the risks with children riding motorized bikes.—
Gabriela Vidal,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Explore 21 inspiring nail looks for Pisces season.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
19 Feb. 2026
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And after sunset, watch the street performers put up awe-inspiring acts.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2026
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April 20 – May 20 Pausing long enough to hear your inner voice could be illuminating now.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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Taurus April 20 – May 20 Pausing long enough to hear your inner voice could be illuminating now.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
13 Feb. 2026
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Edwards, who plays for the Minnesota Timberwolves and was named the game’s most valuable player, gave all the credit to Wembanyama for lighting the competitive juices of his fellow All-Stars.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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People were lighting their stoves, there would be a hot meal tonight.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Illuming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/illuming. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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